Cruise news (ms Rotterdam-tagged)
HAL-Holland America announces festive onboard programme for the 2026 holiday season
HAL-Holland America Line has outlined its onboard programme for the 2026 holiday season, with themed dining, seasonal entertainment and festive...
October 17, 2026- Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line opens for booking Europe 2028 cruise schedule
HAL-Holland America Line has opened bookings for its 2028 Europe programme, offering an expanded collection of voyages across Northern Europe, the...
August 4, 2026 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America adds Norway fjord ports MS Rotterdam ship's 2027 itineraries
HAL-Holland America Line has expanded its 2027 Northern Europe program by revising five 7-day voyages aboard MS Rotterdam to include calls at the...
July 8, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MS Rotterdam to debut Mediterranean season for HAL-Holland America Line in 2027
HAL-Holland America Line has opened bookings for a new series of Mediterranean voyages aboard MS Rotterdam. The autumn 2027 schedule marks the first...
June 19, 2026 - Accidents
89 Norovirus cases reported aboard Holland America’s ms Rotterdam
A norovirus outbreak was recorded during a recent HAL-Holland America Line voyage, resulting in illness among close to 90 individuals. According to...
January 12, 2026 - Accidents
Passenger from HAL's ship MS Rotterdam disappears near St. Martin
Authorities on St. Martin have issued an appeal for public assistance after a U.S. tourist traveling aboard the HAL-Holland America's cruise ship ms...
November 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line expands Northern European cruises in 2027
HAL-Holland America Line has confirmed plans to increase its Northern Europe deployment in 2027 by assigning a third vessel to the region. The...
June 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line schedules 2027 voyages for celestial phenomena
HAL-Holland America Line has announced a series of cruises for 2027, offering passengers the opportunity to witness notable celestial events...
June 1, 2025 - Accidents
Norovirus outbreak (93 cases) on Holland America's ship MS Rotterdam
A norovirus outbreak affected 93 individuals on HAL-Holland America Line’s vessel ms Rotterdam during a recent Southern Caribbean cruise...
March 19, 2025 - Accidents
Norovirus outbreak on HAL's ship MS Rotterdam results in 169 reported cases
A norovirus outbreak on ms Rotterdam, a vessel operated by HAL-Holland America Line, resulted in ~120 individuals falling ill. Out of 2614 guests...
February 12, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line introduces Mediterranean bistro concept at Rudi’s Sel de Mer
HAL-Holland America Line is introducing a refreshed dining experience at Rudi’s Sel de Mer on the ships ms Rotterdam, ms Nieuw Statendam, and...
February 1, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America partners with Lindt for exclusive onboard chocolate experience
HAL-Holland America Line has announced a collaboration with Lindt & Sprungli (USA), the creators of LINDOR truffles and the USA's leading premium...
June 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America's ship MS Rotterdam tests biofuel for reduced emissions
HAL-Holland America Line has initiated a long-term biofuel trial on its flagship, ms Rotterdam, employing 100% low carbon intensity biofuel while...
May 13, 2024 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America's ms Rotterdam sets sail with 100% biofuel for Norwegian Fjord cruises
HAL-Holland America Line's flagship MS Rotterdam has embarked on a significant long-term trial utilizing 100% low carbon intensity biofuel during the...
May 3, 2024 Search underway for missing crew overboard from Holland America's cruise ship MS Rotterdam
A maritime search operation has been initiated following reports of a crew member going overboard from HAL-Holland America Line's ship ms...
April 14, 2024